CLARENDON COLLEGE

THE TEACHER: COMMUNITY,SCHOOL ,CULTURE AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Task 2–APRIL 6, 2024

Task 2: Individualized Research Task: Unveiling the Social Fabric of Education in the
Philippines

This task challenges you, as a future math educator in the Philippines, to delve into the
social dimension of education. You'll explore various sociological theories and apply
them to analyze a real-world educational issue in Philippine math education.

Step 1: Choosing Your Lens

1. Sociological Theories: Explore the following sociological theories:

o Consensus Theory
o Conflict Theory
o Structural Functionalism
o Interactionist Theories
o Utilize credible sources like academic journals, textbooks, or reputable online resources
(Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/). Briefly summarize the key concepts and
arguments of each theory in your own words.
2. Theory Selection: Choose one of the sociological theories that resonates most with
you or seems most relevant to a specific educational issue you'd like to explore further.
Explain your reasoning for this selection.

Step 2: Research and Analysis

1. Current Issue: Identify a current educational issue in the Philippines that specifically
impacts math education. Issues could include:
o Teacher shortages in STEM fields
o Emphasis on rote memorization over conceptual understanding
o Limited access to technology in classrooms
o The growing achievement gap between socioeconomic classes
o Choose an issue that interests you and allows for a rich analysis through your chosen
theory.
2. Theory Application: Through the lens of your chosen theory, analyze the causes and
consequences of the educational issue you selected.
o How does your chosen theory explain the origin of this educational issue?
o What are the potential consequences of this issue on students, teachers, and the
education system as a whole?
o Use specific examples from the Philippine context to support your analysis.
o Consider searching for research papers or news articles that discuss the chosen issue
in the Philippine educational system.
 Step 3: Reflection and Recommendations

1. Theory's Strengths and Weaknesses: Discuss the strengths and limitations of the
theory you used for your analysis.
o How does this theory illuminate the educational issue?
o Are there aspects of the issue that this theory doesn't fully explain?
2. Recommendations for Math Educators: Drawing on your analysis, propose practical
recommendations for future math educators in the Philippines on how to create a more
positive and effective learning environment for their students, considering the chosen
educational issue and your chosen sociological theory.

Deliverables:

1. Research Paper: Submit a well-structured research paper (around 5-7 pages) that
incorporates your chosen theory, the selected educational issue, your analysis, and
recommendations.
2. Presentation (Optional): Prepare a short presentation (5-10 minutes) summarizing
your research findings for a potential class discussion.

Remember:

 Cite your sources appropriately.

 Use clear and concise language.
 Apply critical thinking skills to analyze the educational issue through your chosen
theory.
 Offer practical and well-reasoned recommendations for future math educators.

Submission of Output: April 12, 2024 @ Google classroom